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Acl injury
My knee was injured in an accident on 10 April 2018. I took MRI which shows near complete tear of acl and grade meniscus tear. I have taken bed rest till now. Can it not be healed by physiotherapy? If yes then in what extent?
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Quadriceps exercises-lie straight ,make a towel role and put it under the knee ,pressthe knee against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain
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Hi, complete tear of ACL might need surgery. However you can continue physio, surgery is the best option for a permanent solution. Take care.
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ACL tear won’t heal. You can do physiotheraphy and see that helps. Strengthening the quads might help any instability. If still symptomatic after physio - surgery might be necessary. By doing proper physio - sometimes you can avoid surgery.
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A complete tear cannot get healed by physiotherapy. Physio can help in grade 1 and 2 tear.u should consult an orthopaedic surgeon regarding this.
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Surgery best option inComplete tear
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Dr. Sanjay Kumar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
ACL reconstruction is the only option for maintaining knee joint stability. Post of recovery need Physio . Till surgery u must go through isometric quadriceps & hamstring to avoid muscle atrophy.
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